Matthew Murray
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Tue 2/23/21 6:31 PM

Murray will defend the home net in Tuesday's game versus the Canadiens, Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was brilliant in Sunday's win over the Habs, turning aside 30 of 32 shots. The 26-year-old has been quite inconsistent in February, but he's been remarkable at home with a .944 save percentage and a 1-2-0 record. Nevertheless, the Canadiens still have a ton of firepower on offense, as they rank eighth with 3.35 goals per game.

Matthew Murray
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Sun 2/21/21 10:57 PM

Murray stopped 30 of 32 shots in a 3-2 overtime win over Montreal on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Murray got himself back into the win column for the first time since Feb. 4, snapping a skid of six straight appearances without a victory. It was an encouraging bounce-back performance after having given up six goals versus Toronto last Thursday in his most recent start. The 26-year-old has actually performed fairly well in February outside of that Toronto loss, holding his opponents two goals or fewer in five of seven starts.

Matthew Murray
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Sun 2/21/21 11:02 AM

Murray will start between the pipes for Sunday's home clash with Montreal, Jean-Francois Chaumont of Le Journal de Montreal reports.
EDGE Analysis
It will likely be Murray's net for the foreseeable future, as Marcus Hogberg is expected to miss 1-2 weeks with a lower-body injury. Murray's numbers have been rough to start the season, recording a 2-9-1 record to go along with a .878 save percentage and 3.81 GAA. It will be a tough task slowing down the Montreal offense, as the Canadiens rank fifth in the league in goals per contest this year (3.44).

Matthew Murray
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Thu 2/18/21 11:17 PM

Murray made 20 saves in relief Thursday in a 7-3 loss to Toronto. He allowed six goals.
EDGE Analysis
Murray came into Thursday's game mid-way through the first period after starter Marcus Hogberg when down with an injury. He just didn't look ready. Murray hasn't found his footing in Ottawa -- his last win was Feb. 2 and he only has two victories on the season. We just can't recommend him.

Matthew Murray
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Wed 2/17/21 10:07 PM

Murray stopped 26 of 28 shots in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Alex Kerfoot's rebound goal midway through the third period broke a 1-1 tie and sent Murray to his fourth consecutive loss. The first-year Senator got off to a dreadful start with his new squad, posting an .850 save percentage during the month of January. He's managed to turn things around since the calendar flipped to February, putting together a stellar .930 save percentage in his six appearances. Despite the improvements, Murray owns just two wins in 12 outings (11 starts) on the year.

Matthew Murray
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Wed 2/17/21 6:38 PM

Murray will start between the pipes for Wednesday's road game against the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray was cleared to return to ice after dealing with an upper-body issue, and he'll return to the starter's crease after giving way to Marcus Hogberg the past two games. Murray has struggled quite a bit this season, accumulating a 2-7-1 record to go along with a 3.69 GAA and .882 save percentage in 12 appearances. The 26-year-old will face a tough test against a Toronto offense that sits second in the league in goals per contest this season (3.63).

Matthew Murray
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Wed 2/17/21 9:37 AM

Murray (upper body) is healthy and available against Toronto on Wednesday, Steve Lloyd of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
Coach DJ Smith hasn't named a starter yet but with the Senators heading into a back-to-back with the Leafs, Murray figures to take at least one of the two games with Marcus Hogberg expected to start the other. It's been a rough first season in Ottawa for the 26-year-old Murray as he is 2-7-1 in 10 outings with a 3.69 GAA and .882 save percentage, both career worsts.

Matthew Murray
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Mon 2/15/21 12:41 PM

Murray (upper body) skated Monday but won't be in the lineup against Toronto that evening, Chris Stevens of TSN 1200 reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Murray still dealing with his upper-body issue, Marcus Hogberg will get the starting nod against the Maple Leafs on Monday. The fact that the 26-year-old Murray has begun skating is certainly a step in the right direction. An upcoming back-to-back with Toronto on Wednesday and Thursday could give Murray an opportunity to start again, otherwise, Joey Daccord could make his second NHL appearance.

Matthew Murray
G SEA
Fri 2/12/21 4:05 PM

Murray (upper body) won't dress for Saturday's game against the Jets, TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Murray on the shelf, Marcus Hogberg will start against Winnipeg, with Filip Gustavsson filling in as his backup. Murray will be reevaluated ahead of Monday's matchup with the Maple Leafs. The 26-year-old backstop has struggled this season, compiling a 2-7-1 record while posting a 3.69 GAA and an .882 save percentage through 12 appearances.

Matthew Murray
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Thu 2/11/21 10:31 PM

Murray was lifted from Thursday's game versus the Jets for precautionary reasons, Ian Mendes of TSN 1200 Ottawa reports.
EDGE Analysis
Murray will be evaluated Friday to determine the extent of his injury. He allowed three goals on 15 shots and took the loss in Thursday's game. If Murray is forced to miss time, Marcus Hogberg will take over as the primary starter for the Senators.